African Stories in Perspective
African Stories in Perspective
KILIFI, Kenya — Kenya’s tourism sector is poised for a major boost following the government’s decision to streamline the licensing process for new airlines, paving the way for more carriers to operate in the country’s skies and bring in more visitors. Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano announced that several new airlines have recently […]
The African Union Commission has extended its warmest congratulations to Her Excellency President Samia Suluhu Hassan following her decisive victory in Tanzania’s recent presidential election, marking a renewed chapter of stability and democratic consolidation in the East African nation. In an official statement released through the African Union’s Directorate of Information and Communication, the Chairperson […]
Prime Africa News Desk, Nairobi – The United States Department of State has elevated its Travel Advisory for Tanzania from Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution) to Level 3 (Reconsider Travel), citing growing concerns over unrest, crime, terrorism, and the targeting of gay and lesbian individuals. The update, issued on October 31, 2025, introduces a new […]
NAIROBI, Kenya — The Nairobi City County Government (NCCG), in partnership with social enterprise Kidogo Early Years (KEYs), has launched a far-reaching strategic blueprint to overhaul the childcare landscape across the capital. The initiative aims to establish a robust policy and regulatory framework that will anchor quality, professional, and sustainable childcare services within Nairobi’s broader […]
ELGEYO MARAKWET, Kenya — At least ten people have been confirmed dead after a massive landslide struck the Murkutwo area of Chesongoch in Elgeyo Marakwet County following hours of heavy rainfall on Friday night. According to Kerio Valley OCPD Zablon Okoyo, the landslide, which occurred at around 1 a.m., swept away several homes, leaving many residents […]
Hundreds of people have reportedly been killed in Tanzania during three days of violent protests that erupted after Wednesday’s general election, the country’s main opposition party has claimed. The opposition Chadema party told AFP that “around 700 people” have been killed in clashes with security forces across the country, while a diplomatic source in Dar […]
First Lady Rachel Ruto today presided over the handover of cochlear implant devices worth Sh120 million, a life-changing donation aimed at restoring hearing—and hope—to dozens of Kenyan children living with hearing impairments. The devices, presented to the Ministry of Health under the First Lady’s Voice of Children Program, were a gift from Her Royal Highness […]
EL FASHER, SUDAN – Shocking new footage from the war-torn Sudanese city of El Fasher has sparked worldwide condemnation after scenes emerged of mass killings allegedly carried out by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a powerful Sudanese paramilitary group. One particularly disturbing video, verified by Prime Africa News, shows dozens of bodies strewn across a […]
The winning episode of the podcast African Currents was dedicated to the excellence of African doctors implementing new technologies in medicine. The competition was hosted by the SABA Southern Africa Broadcasting Association. In the final, Sputnik competed against media outlets from Namibia and South Africa. Sputnik Africa, a pan-continental broadcaster, reaches audiences across Africa in […]
HAVANA / KINGSTON — Hurricane Melissa barreled north of Cuba on Wednesday after battering Jamaica and Haiti, leaving a trail of destruction across the Caribbean and isolating hundreds of communities in its wake. The monster storm — one of the most powerful ever recorded in the region — struck Jamaica as a Category 5 hurricane […]
